Opera, books, little white dogs and music at 2nd Sunday

What you can expect at this month’s 2nd Sunday; lots of world class shopping, seeing neighbors and friends, live music, Charleston culture and so many memorable experiences.

Brian Livingston Author of The Habits of Squirrels will be at the Info Tent at Liberty Street.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with an irate squirrel. 

In this charming, thoughtful meditation on all of life’s journeys, Brian Livingston finds humor, grace, and sunburn on one of the country’s great hikes. His character encounters the Trail’s eccentric inhabitants, who will help him, challenge him, and ultimately shape his journey and determine what kind of person he wants to be.

Meet Bryan, pick up a copy of his book—we have ours!—and join him on this wonderful squirrley journey.

Music

In addition to our eclectic group of talented buskers, The Charleston Vibes, the Charleston Opera Theater, The Trippentones, an encore performance by the excellent jazz trio you saw at 2nd Sunday last month, and bagpipes leading the Westie Pawrade down king street.

Join the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League (CSOL), and fellow interior design and architectural aficionados for the fall must do “do,” the 27th Annual Kiawah Island Tour of Homes.  As the longest running island house tour in the Lowcountry, the Symphony Tour has become an annual fall destination for Charleston locals and hundreds of visitors to the Lowcountry.

At Wagoween, pups parade through the beautiful Charleston Place courtyard at 205 Market Street, where local celebrity judges award drool-worthy prizes across several costume categories.

Watch as the courageous K9 Unit of the Charleston Police Department demonstrates how it keeps our city safe at 1 PM. Meet Watson and Holmes, the hero horses of the Mounted Patrol and discover more Wagoween surprises!

Wagoween benefits the Charleston Police Department's courageous K9 Unit and public safety initiatives through the LENS Foundation.

Evensong at st Philip’s At 4:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month (October through May), St. Philip's offers a service of Choral Evensong, a time of contemplative worship, psalmody, and prayer. Please join; public is invited! A note about Evensong from the Rev. Brian McGreevy: The term “Evensong” is derived from the Old English ​ǣfensang,​ originally applied to the pre-Reformation service of Vespers during the Middle Ages. Contemplative in tone, the liturgy for this service has remained essentially unchanged for some 500 years, and connects us to the countless host of saints who have gone before.

Charleston Opera Theater

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February 11 Super 2nd Sunday

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Roller Rabbit will have fresh fashion and merchandise on the street. They will also offer an additional 30% off sale items!  173 King Street.

Woof Gang Bakery Charleston will feature a photo kissing both for you to take Valentine themed pics of your pup from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.  BYOD - Bring Your Own Dog. 341 King Street.

Did you know Galentine’s Day is a concept that began with the TV series Parks and Recreation? Now it’s a custom for women to celebrate their gal friends. You can find a sweet artful gift for anyone with our OGs, Tate & Rebecca & Lauren & Flowers by Vanessa.

The Palmetto Rose Band will perform! Look for them on the street.

We love books and readers! Pick up a free—our favorite price—bookmark at the Info Tent near the Apple Store. It features our cool new “picasso” QR code. While supplies last.

Look for Chosen Treasures, KKBE’s Gift Shop, near Hasell Street. Did you know KKBE is the second oldest synagogue building in the United States and the oldest in continuous use. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1980.

A new business, CRAFTDIY do it yourself boutique craft studio and bar, will launch at 365 ½ King Street. Meet the founder Kelly Damiano at 2nd Sunday, and follow @craftdiy on Instagram.

Have you met MADD Vintage? If you’re looking for handpicked vintage tees sourced worldwide, pick up your Grateful Dead shirt!

There’s a Westie Pawrade next month; get your little white dogs and kilts ready to strut!

Thank You for Your Support of 2nd Sunday

Rachael Urso Real Estate | 169 King Street | Charleston, SC 29401

2nd Sunday April Highlights

Second Sunday on King Street is this weekend… FREE Gift with purchase from Tate Nation Studio!

Keep track of every 2nd Sunday on King Street throughout the coming year, with a calendar (including dates through February, 2023!) featuring breathtaking photographs of Charleston water and skies, captured by 2nd Sunday’s very own Susan Lucas … FREE with any purchase of $25 or more (Paintings, prints, posters, & puzzles), this Sunday, at Tate’s tiny gallery (257 King Street).

Watch our website or sign up for News to hear what's going on this weekend! Food, friends, art, culture, shopping, flowers, music, free parking— and Josh Marler predicts a perfect sunny/70 day!

See 2nd Sunday Return and visit the Sistine Chapel Exhibit too

Michaelangelo’s Sistene Chapel The Exhibition at Festival Hall

Tate's Nation: Puzzle Pieces of Charleston

Artist Tate Nation creates a world--one could call it his own nation. It has motion, wobble and bright colors, mostly based on his home town, commissioned houses and local events like the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. He is as friendly and likable as he is skilled; Charleston's own Mr. Rogers. 

Tate Nation has turned some of his paintings into puzzles, coasters and other needful things. Each of his puzzles measures 18 x 24", with a whopping 550 pieces.

Click to Select A Puzzle

Select from any of Tate's puzzles, toss them in your virtual Shopping Cart, and you'll enjoy three gifts:

• Free Shipping

• 5% off with promo code SUNDAY

• Hours of relaxing, creative fun

As your puzzle comes together, it will almost feel like you're painting with Tate. Post your finished puzzle on Instagram, hashtag #IpaintedwithTate.

When this is all over and you're dying for some real social interaction, 2nd Sunday will be back in downtown Charleston with everybody, including Tate Nation.

All the News

It’s the first 2nd Sunday of 2020! Here are just a few of the things that will go on.

Small Business Lunch at Halls Presents Dr. Mark Scheurer, Chief Medical Officer for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital Nov. 7th

The King Street Marketing Group and the Hall Family are pleased to present Dr. Mark Scheurer, Chief Medical Officer for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital as our guest speaker for Small Business Lunch at Halls, Thursday, November 7th.

The new hospital, and its Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion, will bring the Charleston community:

More beds

Private, spacious patient rooms

Designed for family support

Families as partners in care

Expanded patient care units, amenities

Seamless medical care

The hospital will seamlessly integrate children’s care and maternity services, enhancing safety and improving outcomes in high-risk pregnancies.

Inpatient and outpatient care will be fully integrated on the cancer and heart floors, promoting seamless care, continuity of caregivers, and a strong community of care among families going through the same experiences.

Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Scheurer earned his medical degree at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where he also earned a Master’s of Science in Clinical Research after medical school. He spent time completing internships, residencies, and fellowships at Duke Medical University, MUSC, and Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Scheurer currently serves as a pediatric cardiac intensivist in the MUSC heart center. In 2014, he was appointed to the role of Chief Medical Officer of the Children’s Hospital and in 2016 as the Chief of the Integrated Clinical Center of Excellence for Children’s and Women’s Health.

“When this facility opens its doors to patients, it will be the most patient-and family-centered and technologically advanced children’s hospital in the nation. What a blessing for the children and mothers of this state and a beacon of hope and progress for our counterparts as we lead the way in raising all standards of excellence for patient care,” said MUSC Health CEO Patrick J. Cawley, M.D.

Tickets are $32 per person for the luncheon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served promptly at noon. Limited seating provides an intimate experience with each speaker.

Each month, Small Business Lunch at Halls features a distinguished speaker from the business, civic or political arenas upstairs at Halls Chophouse with an imaginative three-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Adam Jakins.

Halls Chophouse is located at 434 King Street in downtown Charleston. Convenient parking is available at the Visitors Center Garage on Ann Street between King and Meeting Streets.